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{{short description|Daily newspaper in Green Bay, Wisconsin}} |
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The '''Green Bay Press-Gazette''' is a newspaper that covers most of northeastern [[Wisconsin]], including [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]]. The ''Green Bay Gazette'' was founded in [[1866]] and became a daily newspaper in [[1871]]. It merged with its major competitor, the ''Green Bay Free Press'' in [[1915]]. The newspaper was purchased by [[Gannett]] in [[1980]]. Its circulation is 57,675 for its daily morning paper, and 83,166 for its Sunday edition. |
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{{redirect|Press-Gazette|the British media trade magazine|Press Gazette}} |
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{{Infobox Newspaper |
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| name = Green Bay Press-Gazette |
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| caption = Press-Gazette Building |
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| type = [[Daily newspaper]] |
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| format = [[Broadsheet]] |
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| foundation = 1866 (as the ''Green Bay Gazette'') |
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| owners = [[Gannett]] |
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| publisher = Andy Fisher |
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| editor = Peter Frank |
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| circulation = 16,484 |
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| circulation_date = 2022 |
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| circulation_ref = <ref>{{Cite book |title=2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Directory |publisher=Wisconsin Newspaper Association |year=2023}}</ref> |
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| headquarters = 435 East Walnut Street,<br>[[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]], [[Wisconsin|WI]] 54301 U.S. |
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| oclc = 10787057 |
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The '''''Green Bay Press-Gazette''''' is a newspaper whose primary coverage northeastern Wisconsin, including [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]]. |
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About the paper [http://www.gannett.com/map/ataglance/greenba.htm] |
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== History == |
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The newspaper was founded as the ''Green Bay Gazette'' in 1866 as a weekly paper, becoming a daily newspaper in 1871. The ''Green Bay Gazette'' merged with its major competitor, the ''Green Bay Free Press'' in 1915, assuming its current title. The newspaper was purchased by [[Gannett]] in March 1980.<ref name="Gannett profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.gannett.com/about/map/ataglance/greenba.htm|title=About Gannett: Green Bay Press-Gazette|publisher=Gannett Co., Inc.|access-date=2006-11-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061208133236/http://www.gannett.com/about/map/ataglance/greenba.htm|archive-date=2006-12-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 1972, an internal labor dispute led to the creation of the ''[[Green Bay News-Chronicle]]'' by striking workers. In 2004, the ''News-Chronicle'' was taken over by ''Press-Gazette'' publisher, Gannett, who closed it in 2005. |
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On March 24, 2012, seven ''Press-Gazette'' employees were among 25 Gannett employees in Wisconsin who were disciplined by Gannett for signing the petition to recall Governor [[Scott Walker (politician)|Scott Walker]]. Gannett stated that this was a violation of the company's code of journalistic ethics.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Genia Lovett column: Post-Crescent journalists shouldn't have signed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recall petitions|url=http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20120324/APC0101/203240566|date=March 24, 2012|first=Genia|last=Lovett|work=[[The Post-Crescent]]|location=Appleton, WI|archive-date=March 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327151736/http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20120324/APC0101/203240566}}</ref><ref>''Green Bay Press Gazette''. March 24, 2012.</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com Official website] |
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*[https://archive.today/20130125014625/http://m.greenbaypressgazette.com/ Mobile website] |
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[[Category:Newspapers published in Wisconsin]] |
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[[Category:Gannett publications]] |
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[[Category:Newspapers established in 1866]] |
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[[Category:Mass media in Green Bay, Wisconsin]] |
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[[Category:1866 establishments in Wisconsin]] |
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Revision as of 16:03, 14 October 2023
 Press-Gazette Building | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Gannett |
| Publisher | Andy Fisher |
| Editor | Peter Frank |
| Founded | 1866 (as the Green Bay Gazette) |
| Headquarters | 435 East Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301 U.S. |
| Circulation | 16,484 (as of 2022)[1] |
| OCLC number | 10787057 |
| Website | greenbaypressgazette |
The Green Bay Press-Gazette is a newspaper whose primary coverage northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay.
History
The newspaper was founded as the Green Bay Gazette in 1866 as a weekly paper, becoming a daily newspaper in 1871. The Green Bay Gazette merged with its major competitor, the Green Bay Free Press in 1915, assuming its current title. The newspaper was purchased by Gannett in March 1980.[2]
In 1972, an internal labor dispute led to the creation of the Green Bay News-Chronicle by striking workers. In 2004, the News-Chronicle was taken over by Press-Gazette publisher, Gannett, who closed it in 2005.
On March 24, 2012, seven Press-Gazette employees were among 25 Gannett employees in Wisconsin who were disciplined by Gannett for signing the petition to recall Governor Scott Walker. Gannett stated that this was a violation of the company's code of journalistic ethics.[3][4]
References
- ^ 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Directory. Wisconsin Newspaper Association. 2023.
- ^ "About Gannett: Green Bay Press-Gazette". Gannett Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 2006-12-08. Retrieved 2006-11-24.
- ^ Lovett, Genia (March 24, 2012). "Genia Lovett column: Post-Crescent journalists shouldn't have signed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recall petitions". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, WI. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012.
- ^ Green Bay Press Gazette. March 24, 2012.
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